---- picked every single guy in that video." Someone burst into laughter. "Andrew, you're such a bastard. Why didn't you pick me back then? I wouldn't have minded a taste-" Ina flash, a fruit knife came flying and embedded itself in the floor, just inches from the man's groin. The man who'd been joking with Andrew suddenly went pale. "Haven't I made it clear? Constance is my wife now. Anyone who brings up that old shit again is dead to me." Maverick's voice was icy.
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One of the men nervously chuckled. "Maverick, don't tell me you didn't feel anything for her. That woman was crazy in love with you. Weren't you scared she'd find out the truth one day and leave you?" Maverick dismissively scoffed. ''I can always just give her another kid through IVF and bankroll her for life. She's been around the block a few times, but flatter her just right and she'll be eating out of my hand." The room burst into laughter again.
I stood frozen at the door, like I'd just been struck by lightning. My hand flew to my mouth as I struggled to hold back the sobs threatening to spill out. Upon hearing footsteps coming toward the door, I panicked. ---- I turned and bolted down the stairs, poured myself a stiff drink, and knocked it back in one go.
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